Church, Bistro and Theatre

In the fourteenth century, the medieval west suffered a series of catastrophes, and the prestige of the church decreased dramatically. In which ways were the church’s dominance questioned, and how did the church fail to meet the needs of its people.
What were the Churches failings during this time?
During the plaque, famine and the rest – how did the Church fail the needs of the people? For example, taxes, indulgences and the creation of purgatory.